Colour &
Balayage
Lisa B · nearly 20 years in hair, former Marvel film colourist, California-trained balayage specialist. Whatever your colour goal, she's done it before.
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20 Downing Street · Farnham · Surrey · Est. 2013
The Est@blishment Hair that works as hard as you do.
20 Downing Street · Farnham · GU9 7PB
Est. 2013
Old school values.
Old school values.
Absolutely no rules.
Ross started cutting hair in London in the 1970s. Not as a hobby. As a calling. Over fifty years later, he still gets the same buzz from a cut that's exactly right.
Claire is Commercial Director of Education for Goldwell and KMS across Europe · which means the product knowledge in this salon goes considerably deeper than a training day. Together they built something in Farnham that's unlike anything else in town: creative without being chaotic, relaxed without being unprofessional, and genuinely good fun to spend time in.
"Your journey begins with a smile, a refreshment and our Wi-Fi password."
Ross
Salon & Creative Director
50+ years in hair. 2× nominated
Southern Hairdresser of the Year.
Southern Hairdresser of the Year.
Claire
Salon Director
Goldwell / KMS Commercial
Director of Education, Europe.
Director of Education, Europe.
Your haircut should survive a Tuesday morning not just look good leaving the salon.
Your consultation isn't optional. It's the whole point - so we get it right, first time.
You get old school values and modern thinking, so you're never stuck choosing one over the other.
And above all, you should love your hair - every single day, not just the day you leave the salon.
No standard options.
No standard anything.
Every appointment starts with a proper consultation. We want to understand your hair before we touch it.
Colour &
Cuts &
Styling
Ross has been cutting hair since the seventies. Ben's been doing it in Farnham for fifteen years. Between them, they've seen every hair type going.
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Bridal &
Occasion
Bridal hair for your wedding day, with trial appointments available so nothing's left to chance on the day.
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Men's Hair
Mike · New York, LA, Toronto, Lisbon. Now Farnham. AVEDA and Goldwell trained.
Old school.
Still works.
Give us a ring
01252 820 238
Why Choose Us
We could say we're good.
We could say we're good.
Or we could just show you.
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BHA Finalist & Goldwell Color Zoom UK Top 4
Industry Recognised
The British Hairdressing Awards and Goldwell's Color Zoom are two of the most competitive awards in UK hairdressing. Reaching the finals reflects years of consistent technical excellence · not luck.
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Farnham's only perfect 5-star Google rating
5.0 · 64 Reviews
A 5.0 from 64 genuine reviews isn't a fluke. It's what happens when a team actually cares about every single appointment · not just the ones where someone mentions they're about to write a review.
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50+ years of combined experience
Est. 2013
Ross's career started in London in the 1970s. The team has worked in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Lisbon, Windsor and Farnham. That kind of experience can't be fast-tracked.
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Product knowledge · from the inside
Goldwell · KMS · Kerasilk
Claire is Commercial Director of Education for Goldwell, KMS and Kerasilk across Europe. That's not a brand deal · that's knowing exactly what's in the products and why it matters for your hair.
The Team
Obsessed with hair.
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Obsessed with hair.
In the best possible way.
Products
We only use what we'd
We only use what we'd
use on our own hair.
We partner with Goldwell and KMS, both Kao group brands. Because our co-founder Claire helps run their European education programme. We don't just use these products. We understand them at a level most salons never will.
Goldwell formulates with hair integrity at its core. KMS uses TRIfinity Technology for results without compromise. Everything we use in the salon, you can take home.
Goldwell Colour
KMS Styling
Goldwell Dualsenses
Goldwell StyleSign
Kerasilk
Varis Tools
Why We Choose Goldwell →
What People Say
Don't take our word for it.
5.0
★★★★★
64 Google reviews · Farnham's only perfect score
★★★★★
"I've been coming here for years and I genuinely can't imagine going anywhere else. The consultation before every appointment still surprises me · most salons don't bother, but it's why my hair always comes out exactly right."
Regular client · Colour & Cut
★★★★★
"Lisa did my balayage and it's honestly the best colour I've ever had. I've been going to expensive London salons for years. I wish I'd found this place sooner. The results grow out beautifully too."
First visit · Balayage
★★★★★
"Not your average salon · in the best possible way. There's a red telephone on a Victorian fireplace and a sign that children will be sold to the circus. Brilliant at what they do, and genuinely fun to spend time with."
Regular client · Men's cut
Hair, colour, team life and the odd questionable playlist
FAQs
Things people ask us.
How do I book an appointment?
Online is quickest · pick your stylist, service and time without picking up the phone. You can also call us on 01252 820 238 or just come in. We are open Monday to Saturday, with late nights on Wednesdays until 8pm.
What is balayage and how long does it take?
Balayage is a freehand colour technique that creates soft, natural-looking highlights with no harsh lines at the root. It grows out beautifully by design. Depending on your hair length and what we are going for, it typically takes between 2.5 and 4 hours. Lisa B is our specialist, nearly 20 years in hair, California-trained, former film colourist.
Do you do a full consultation before every appointment?
Yes, always, not just the first one. A proper consultation means we understand what you want, what your hair does, and what you have had done before. It is how we get it right the first time instead of spending your next appointment fixing the last one.
Do you offer bridal hair for weddings?
Yes - our bridal hair service includes trial appointments beforehand, so there are no surprises on the day itself.
Which products do you use?
Goldwell and KMS exclusively, both Kao group brands. We chose them because our co-founder Claire is Commercial Director of Education for Goldwell and KMS across Europe. That is not a brand deal. That is knowing exactly what is in the products and why it is better for your hair's long-term health.
Are you award-winning?
Award-nominated, and we will not claim more than we have got. We are a BHA (British Hairdressing Awards) Finalist and reached the UK Top 4 of Goldwell's Color Zoom competition, open to the country's most skilled colour practitioners. Ross has been nominated for Southern Hairdresser of the Year twice.
What are your opening hours, and where are you located?
We're open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am–6pm, and Wednesday 9am–8pm for a late night - we're closed on Sundays and Mondays. You'll find us at 20 Downing Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PB, on a street of fiercely independent businesses with parking available nearby.
How long has The Establishment been in Farnham?
The Establishment Hairdressing has been trading continuously in Farnham since 2013, when it was founded by Ross and Claire - that's over a decade serving the local area.
Find Us
We are on Downing Street.
We are on Downing Street.
The Farnham one.
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Address
20 Downing Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PB
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Phone
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Opening Hours
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 9am to 6pm
Wednesday 9am to 8pm
(late night)
Sunday & Monday — Closed
Ready when you are
Your next great
hair day starts here.
Online booking · pick your stylist, pick your time, we will take care of everything else.